Rabbi Lauren S. Cohn, RJE

In honor of World Poetry Day, we're celebrating "Phenomenal woman" Maya Angelou!

"You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may tread me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise...

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise." -- Maya Angelou

You can watch Dr. Angelou powerfully reciting this stunning poem on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qviM_GnJbOM

To inspire children and teens with the stories of real-life girls and women who rose and took a stand throughout history, visit our blog post, "Dissent Is Patriotic: 50 Books About Women Who Fought for Change," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14364

For uplifting Mighty Girl stories that emphasize the importance of hope, visit our "Hope & Optimism" book section at http://amgrl.co/1Iz1D1d

To introduce kids to this legendary poet and author, we recommend the picture book "Maya Angelou" for ages 5 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/maya-angelou-little-people-big-dreams) and "Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People" for ages 9 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/rise-poet-of-the-people)

This beautiful illustration is by Nate Williams Creative -- to view more of his work, visit his website at http://www.n8w.com/